Worthington, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Worthington Police Department serves the city of Worthington, OH in Franklin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 478 violent crimes and 1,228 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.0 per 100k residents, which is 48.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.8 per 100k, 28.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate55.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate116.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,228 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate27.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate82.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,048 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime55.0A478106.2-48.2%
Property Crime116.8B1228163.6-28.6%
Aggravated Assault13.7A3622.3-38.3%
Burglary27.5C10524.0+14.4%
Larceny82.5B1048116.4-29.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.9A7422.2-69.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Female 1
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Protestant 1
Anti-Physical Disability 1
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Sharon Township 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Minerva Park 4 miles
B 75.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 37.6% higher
Property: N/A
Clinton Township 5 miles
D 138.8
D 254.4
Violent: 152.4% higher
Property: 117.8% higher
Blendon Township 6 miles
A 12.7
A 63.5
Violent: 76.9% lower
Property: 45.6% lower
Mifflin Township 6 miles
F 237.7
A 79.2
Violent: 332.4% higher
Property: 32.2% lower